If you think of the word saturation, it means 'can't handle anymore'.
We reached that point in early May, and it hasn't stopped raining since.
The Parkes area has had over 1000ml of rain in the past year. It's been challenging for farmers to plant more than 30% of their program, with early crops not making it.
We believe seeding systems were not a significant factor in crop quality but rather the impacting factors of clay in the soil, which equates to a more challenging time for sprouting.
It has been increasingly difficult this year, with some of our connections unable to access certain areas of their property since February.
Pictured: Mungery area being impacted by flood waters. Sourced from ABC NEWS via Sarah Masonwells
The weather has caused one of the most considerable financial strains for growers this year, with production costs and funds that were laid out with no result due to the weather.
For farmers who missed planting a winter crop this year, we are ready to assist you with the next steps of the Spring/Summer planting season by planting crops such as sorghum.
Sorghum is not usually a common crop in the Central West, and it needs to be planted in a timely fashion and relies on sturdy weather conditions. Our farmers are aiming to plant in the next couple of weeks.
Check back in with us next week for the latest PY Agronomy updates.